Danger looms as volcano spews miles-high columns of ash in the Philippines

Danger looms as volcano spews miles-high columns of ash in the Philippines

The sun sets behind the volcano on Jan. 25.

The Philippines, which currently has 23 active volcanoes, is situated on the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire,” an area known for its intense seismic activity which extends from the west coast of the American continent to New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.